Wednesday surrogacy forum in Sydney

Wednesday surrogacy forum in Sydney

 

On Wednesday I’ll be in Sydney talking to NSW MP’s about surrogacy, followed later by a surrogacy forum open to the public. All are welcome!
SURROGACY FORUM
Ethical Surrogacy in Australia and The US
When:  Wednesday 12 Sept 6 -7.30pm
Where: Mitchell Theatre, Level 2, Sydney Mechanics School of Arts,
280 Pitt St Sydney
Who:   All welcome, whether intended parents, relatives, friends, professionals
or potential surrogates
Join international  expert lawyer Stephen Page, psychologist Kim Bergman,
IVF Australia’s Dr Peter Illingworth, Surrogacy Australia’s Sam Everingham
and surrogates from California and NSW .
  • Ethical Surrogacy Practice in Australia
  • Ethical Surrogacy Practice in the US 
  • Why Would A Woman Carry Someone Else’s Child
  • How Does the Law Recognise Intended Parents in the US & Australia ?                         
  • Panel Discussion                                                           
  • Q&A from audience                                                                                                                                
Cost: Free
If you would like to further discuss any of the issues raised in this information, contact our expert Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney surrogacy lawyer team today.
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